Phlebotomist — Contract-to-Perm Floating Lab Role

Top Echelon Software, LLC.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to support multiple Albany-area locations. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday with early start times and up to 8-hour shifts.

The role requires blood draws, specimen labeling, and transport of samples under established procedures. Minimum 2 years phlebotomy, venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED are required along with certification where applicable.

Qualifications

• 2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (ex. urine or fecal) as required
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.Fully understand all of the physicians' orders.Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.Package specimens for transport
• Stores specimen sample according to required temperature, places samples in appropriate collection container/ tube, accurately labels, follows different procedures as outlined by specific to protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.Attend annual department trainings
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Blood Draws

Education

Phlebotomy certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Top Echelon Software, LLC. is seeking a contract Phlebotomist to support multiple Albany-area locations. Typical schedule is Monday-Friday with early start times and up to 8-hour shifts.

The role requires blood draws, specimen labeling, and transport of samples under established procedures. Minimum 2 years phlebotomy, venipuncture experience, and a high school diploma or GED are required along with certification where applicable.